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Hot Chelle Rae

Hot Chelle Rae

Hot Chelle Rae (/ˌhɒt ˌʃɛl ˈreɪ/ HOT SHEL RAY) was an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2005. The band consisted of Ryan Follesé (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nash Overstreet (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Jamie Follesé (drums). Their debut album, Lovesick Electric, was released on October 27, 2009.[1] They gained widespread attention for their 2011 double platinum single, "Tonight Tonight". Another single, "I Like It Like That", peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.

Hot Chelle Rae
Background information
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Years active2005–2014
LabelsRCA, Jive
Websitehotchellerae.com [18]
Past members
  • Ryan Follesé
  • Nash Overstreet
  • Jamie Follesé
  • Ian Keaggy

History

2005–2011: Early years

In 2005, Ryan Follesé and Nash Overstreet formed a band called Miracle Drug. Soon after they released their Masquerade EP, Ian Keaggy joined and the band's name was changed to Hot Chelle Rae. Ryan's younger brother Jamie joined in 2008, and then they signed to Jive Records . The following year, the band released their debut single, "I Like to Dance". In October 2009, the band's first album, Lovesick Electric, was released, with the band going on tour to support it during 2010 and 2011.

2011–2012: Whatever and touring

In 2011, the band released their single "Tonight Tonight" which hit the Billboard Top 10. Their second single "I Like It Like That" was released in November 2011 and featured a verse from the rapper duo New Boyz. They released their second studio album, Whatever on November 29, 2011. It reached number 48 on the US Billboard 200, 25 in Australia and 21 in New Zealand. "Honestly" was released as the third and final single from the album in March 2012.

In March 2012, the band supported Taylor Swift on the Australian and New Zealand legs of her "Speak Now World Tour".[2][3]

In mid-2012, the band toured with Demi Lovato. The band toured Australia and New Zealand through October to November with their "Whatever World Tour". British singer Cher Lloyd supported the band on this leg of the tour,[4] along with Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer and New Zealand boyband Titanium.[5] In November 2012, they released their cover of "Jingle Bell Rock" with some material added to it.

2013–2014: "Recklessly" and hiatus

Hot Chelle Rae premiered a new single, "Hung Up" on January 25, 2013. It was officially released on February 12, 2013. The band also announced that their new EP would be released in early 2014 as well as a new single. On October 31, 2013, Ian Keaggy announced that he would no longer be a part of Hot Chelle Rae.[6] That same day, Hot Chelle Rae released the unofficial version of "Recklessly" for the fans. On February 7, 2014, the band released their new single, "Don't Say Goodnight". Hot Chelle Rae continued to tour the US throughout the year. On October 1, 2014, Hot Chelle Rae released "Recklessly". The album contained "Hung Up", "Don't Say Goodnight", "Recklessly", and two other singles.

Hot Chelle Rae became inactive in 2015 or 2016.

In December 2018, the band announced live via Instagram that they planned to release a new album.

Musical style

Hot Chelle Rae's musical style has mainly been described as dance-rock,[7][8] pop rock,[9][10][11] alternative rock[11] and pop.[8][12]

Band members

Former members

  • Ryan Follesé – lead vocals, guitar, keyboard (2005–2014)[13]

  • Nash Overstreet – lead guitar, vocals, bass guitar, synthesizer (2005–2014)[14]

  • Jamie Follesé – drums, percussion (2005–2014)[13]

  • Ian Sebastian Keaggy – bass guitar, backing vocals (2005–2013)[15]

Discography

As Miracle Drug

  • Masquerade (c. 2005)

As Hot Chelle Rae

  • Lovesick Electric (2009)

  • Whatever (2011)

Concert tours

  • Whatever World Tour[16] (October 2012)

References

[1]
Citation Linkwww.hotchellerae.com"LOVESICK ELECTRIC | The Official Hot Chelle Rae Site". Hot Chelle Rae. October 27, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.hotchellerae.com"The Official Hot Chelle Rae Site - Previous Tour Dates". Hot Chelle Rae. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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[3]
Citation Linkwww.thehothits.com"The Hot Hits Live From LA". Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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[4]
Citation Linkwww.thehothits.com"Hot Chelle Rae To Tour Australia With Cher Lloyd". The Hot Hits. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
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[5]
Citation Linkwww.thehothits.com"5 Seconds Of Summer Join Hot Chelle Rae's Australian Tour".
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[6]
Citation Linkhighlightmagazine.netJenn (October 31, 2013). "Ian Keaggy Leaves Hot Chelle Rae". Highlightmagazine.net. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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[7]
Citation Linkwww.washingtonpost.comFriskics-Warren, Bill (November 29, 2011). "Hot Chelle Rae's 'Whatever': Light dance-rock songs". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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[8]
Citation Linkwww.allmusic.comLeahey, Andrew. "Hot Chelle Rae – Artist Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
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[9]
Citation Linkwww.sacramentopress.comCarolyn Giannini (May 17, 2011). "Rain or Shine: 107.9 The End presents Endfest 2011". Sacramento Press. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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[10]
Citation Linkwww.usatoday.comBrian Mansfield (May 27, 2011). "On the Verge: Hot Chelle Rae". USA Today. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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[11]
Citation Linkwww.sputnikmusic.com"Hot Chelle Rae". Sputnik.
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[12]
Citation Linkwww.billboard.com"Hot Chelle Rae Heats Up With Sophomore Set, T-Swift Tour". Billboard.
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[13]
Citation Linkwww.tribute.ca"Tribute talks to newest pop sensation Hot Chelle Rae". tribute.ca/news/tribute-talks-to-newest-pop-sensation-hot-chelle-rae/2012/01/25/. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
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[14]
Citation Linkrepertoire.bmi.com"Overstreet, Nash Linden Miller". Repertoire.bmi. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
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[15]
Citation Linkwww.tribute.ca"Tribute talks to newest pop sensation Hot Chelle Rae". Tribute.ca. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
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[16]
Citation Linkwww.thehothits.comThe Hot Hits (September 12, 2012). "5 Seconds of Summer Join Hot Chelle Rae's Australian Tour". Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
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[17]
Citation Linkwww.hotchellerae.comOfficial website
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[18]
Citation Linkhotchellerae.comhotchellerae.com
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[19]
Citation Linkwww.hotchellerae.com"LOVESICK ELECTRIC | The Official Hot Chelle Rae Site"
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[20]
Citation Linkweb.archive.org"The Official Hot Chelle Rae Site - Previous Tour Dates"
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